With Comforting pasta bakes for busy nights, you’ll have no trouble finding something delicious to make. These recipes are fuss-free, flavorful, and perfect for everything from quick lunches to lingering dinners. They’re the kind of meals that make cooking feel effortless.

30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

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30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta recipe is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Bowtie pasta complements the seasoned chicken chunks. Also, it’s topped with bacon. Bacon makes everything better.
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Penne Pasta Bake

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Penne Pasta Bake. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Penne Pasta Bake is a comforting and delicious recipe that combines cooked penne pasta with a rich, beefy marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping. Baked until bubbly and golden, the result is a satisfying and hearty meal that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
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Low Carb Pasta Carbonara

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Low Carb Pasta Carbonara. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Make the Best Low Carb Pasta Carbonara with low carb homemade noodles and crispy bacon bits as your Italian classic easy family dinner or a meal plans for the week. Our gluten-free, low carb, trim healthy mama, grain-free pasta carbonara made with homemade low carb pasta and topped with grated parmesan cheese will be your go-to recipe everyone will love.
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Meatball Pasta Bake

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Meatball Pasta Bake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

If you’re looking for a simple recipe you’ll love this easy meatball casserole recipe! Simply dump the ingredients into one pan, stir and bake.
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Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

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Ground Beef Pasta Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This ground beef pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with any pasta you have and tastes like it’s been simmered all day long on the stove.
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Pizza Casserole (Pizza Pasta Bake)

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Pizza Casserole (Pizza Pasta Bake). Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This pasta bake combines ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms, and two types of cheese into one cheesy, comforting meal that’s ready in under an hour. It’s a perfect quick dinner for busy nights and lets you customize with your favorite pizza toppings for endless flavor combos. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe turns classic pizza into a fun pasta twist everyone will love.
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Mushroom leek pasta kugel

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Mushroom leek pasta kugel. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

My take on a Jewish pasta casserole, mushroom leek kugel, is a creamy, earthy dish, a perfect marriage of spongy mushrooms, pungent leeks & sharp dill.
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Baked Feta Pasta

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Baked Feta Pasta. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This recipe is a perfect choice for pasta lovers. With its creamy and savory baked feta cheese, combined with tomatoes and aromatic herbs, it creates a simple yet flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your pasta cravings.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of shrimp pasta with lemon and parsley.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Savor the taste of garlic butter shrimp pasta. It’s a delicious fusion of shrimp, pasta, and garlic-infused butter sauce.
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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

A bowl of pasta with shrimp and tomatoes.
Shrimp and Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Delicious and easy-to-make shrimp tomato pasta is a go-to recipe for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful meal. The best part is that the dish comes together quickly without fancy ingredients or complex techniques.
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Pasta Bake with Chicken

Pasta Bake with Chicken. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Pasta Bake with Chicken is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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